2010 Chevrolet Avalanche Technical Service Bulletins

1,467 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10112465Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10112452Oct 5, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the cruise control being inoperative. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code B3894 set in the Trailer Brake Control Module. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics first. Technician should check the "Master Cylinder Pressure" sensor parameter listed in the Trailer Brake Control…
• 10247742Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Computer-Controlled Cranking System (Bump Start) Inoperative.
• 10247741Oct 1, 2012Vehicle speed control, Steering. Various Concerns Related To The IP Backlighting Cruise Control Steering Wheel Controls Horn.
• 10247656Oct 1, 2012Other or unknown, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control. Cruise Control Inoperative.
• 10247087Oct 1, 2012Engine cooling. Computer-Controlled Cranking System (Bump Start) Inoperative.
• 10247086Oct 1, 2012Steering, Vehicle speed control. Various Concerns Related To The IP Backlighting Cruise Control Steering Wheel Controls Horn.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246593Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10245831Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Dipstick Tube Fracture
• 10245295Oct 1, 2012Vehicle speed control. Cruise Control Inoperative.
• 10118610Oct 1, 2012Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the AFM oil deflector, rocker arm cover and clean the carbon deposits for conditons related to Engine Oil Consumption on Aluminum Block/Iron Block Engines with Active Fuel Management
• 10047839Oct 1, 2012Electrical system, Steering. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible short to ground on steering wheel coil connector x2. Models 2007-2013 escalades models, avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe, sierra, yukon models.
• 10047639Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: if transmission dipstick tube becomes fatigue and fracture, while in afm mode, it causes a ticking or rattling noise from front of vehicle, when engine vibrates. Models 2010-2011 all escalade, esv, ext; avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; sierra, yukon, yukon xl.
• 10247740Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Radio Button Backlighting Inoperative.
• 10247737Sep 1, 2012Body and structure. Whistle Noise From Drivers Side A Pillar Area
• 10247720Sep 1, 2012Brakes. Stabilitrak/Traction Control OFF With Red Brake Warning Lamp
• 10247704Sep 1, 2012Suspension. Rattle Squeak Clunk Bump Noise From Front Suspension.
• 10247649Sep 1, 2012Electronic stability control. Unwanted Stability Activation And/Or C0710.
• 10247085Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Radio Button Backlighting Inoperative.
• 10247082Sep 1, 2012Body and structure. Whistle Noise From Drivers Side A Pillar Area
• 10247065Sep 1, 2012Suspension. Stabilitrak/Traction Control OFF With Red Brake Warning Lamp
• 10245343Sep 1, 2012Suspension. Rattle Squeak Clunk Bump Noise From Front Suspension.
• 10245288Sep 1, 2012Electronic stability control. Unwanted Stability Activation And/Or C0710.
• 10047479Sep 1, 2012Electronic stability control, Other or unknown. Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low speed settings, are inoperative. Models 2007-13 all escalades; avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; sierra, all yukons and denalis.
• 10047459Sep 1, 2012Vehicle speed control. Cadillac/gmc/chevrolet: information on cruise control being inoperative due to bpp circuit signal and/or tcc/cruise brake pedal parameters, when brake pedal is released but shows applied. Models 2007-2013 all escalades, avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe, sierra, all yukons.
• 10055803Jul 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac: there is slipping or have no fourth, fifth or sixth gear and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would be on, with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0796 found as active.
• 10042386Jun 1, 2012Brakes, Electrical system. Chevrolet/cadillac/gmc: certain vehicles experiencing erratic or inoperative speedometer or anti-lock brake system message or malfunctioning indicator light displaying in driver's information center. *pe updated 08/5/2013
• 10044242May 1, 2012Electrical system. Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. Also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model year 2013. Model escalade model year 2012-2013. Model pontiac g3 model year 2007. Model wave model years 2005-2010. Denali models model years 2007-2013.
• 10044229Apr 1, 2012Engine cooling. Gm: diagnosis and repair- malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, reduce engine power message displayed, dtc p2135 set. Also included model sierra denali year 2010-2011
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10044233Mar 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: tick or rattle noise from front of dash, transmission filler tube cracked or broken (inspect filler tube, replace tube as necessary). *js updated 05/3/2013
• 10043849Mar 1, 2012Air bags. Gm: air bag warning lamp illuminated, repeat history dtc b0083 0f- b0088 0f on vehicles operated in amarillo texas area. An updated software calibration has been released to address this condition. Also included in models years 2010-2012 model:cadillac escalade hybrid; chevrolet silverado hybrid; chevrolet tahoe hybrid;gmc sierra denali; gmc sierra hybrid;gmc yukon hybrid; gmc yukon denali hybrid.
• 10043829Mar 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: loss of high speed gmlan communications, intermittent no crank, ip gage fluctuation, intermittent door look cycling, intermittent chime operation, various ip warning lamps illuminated, transmission may not shift, communication dtcs u0073, u0100, u0101, u0102 u0121 or u0140 set (repair terminals in transmission harness connector, repair open or shorted gm high speed lan circuits, open or shorted data link…
• 10026624Mar 1, 2012Engine cooling. Gmc: correct front axle vent hose routing. The front axle vent hose is mounted in the left side of the engine compartment, and may not be correctly routed. *pe updated on 5/1/2012.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10038305Dec 1, 2011Air bags. Gm: the air bag warning light is on with stored trouble codes due to an electro-magnetic interference in the amarillo, texas area. *rm updated 6/24/11. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10043185Nov 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer: some suvs and trucks are exhibiting a condition where by grinding/ratcheting type noise coming from automatic transmission when shifting into park while in 4wd low (4lo) range.
• 10042286Oct 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: certain model vehicles my 2010-2012, the transmission has developed a leak in the rear.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10036464May 1, 2011Engine cooling. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. Upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/11. *pe updated 5/9/11. *pe updated 5/25/11. *pe updated 06/16/2011. *kb updated a second time on 06/16/2011. *kb updated 6/27/11.
• 10039024Apr 1, 2011Body and structure. Gm: the chrome outside door handle is cracked or loose at the screw where it attaches. Grease may have cause the screw to degrade or the torque was too high.
• 10037141Apr 1, 2011Fuel system. Gm: fuel tank may be hard to fill. Malfunction light may be on. There may be four different fault codes present. *rm updated on 6/30//2011.
• 10038647Mar 1, 2011Tires. Gm: there may be tearing of the edge of the tire treads. There is also vibration and wear on some tires.
• 10038624Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: the air bag light is on with a stored trouble code.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10037941Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: service engine soon light is on with a misfire and a possible tick noise.

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